Mike Jones (Canadian football)

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Mike Jones
No. 12     Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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Born: (1992-11-02) November 2, 1992 (age 27)
Bryan, Texas
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) WR
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight181 lb (82 kg)
College Southern
High school James Earl Rudder
CFL draft 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
2016–present Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Receptions101
Receiving yards1,472
Receiving average14.6
Receiving Touchdowns4

Mike Jones (born November 2, 1992) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football with the Southern Jaguars from 2012 to 2015. [1]

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats Canadian Football League team from Hamilton, Ontario

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a professional Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Tim Hortons Field. They were founded in 1869 as the Hamilton Football Club. In 1950, the Tigers merged with cross-town upstart Hamilton Wildcats and adopted the nickname "Tiger-Cats".

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College career

Jones played for four years in the Southern Jaguars football program, which included two SWAC West Division Titles. After minimal use his first season, Jones became a contributor in the offense and special teams. In 39 games played, Jones caught 49 passes for 919 yards and 6 touchdowns. As a returner, Jones had 16 kickoff returns for 237 yards, and his lone punt return went for 32 yards. [2] His career highs in yards, touchdowns, and average yards per catch came during the 2013 season, which culminated in the Jaguars winning the 2013 SWAC Championship Game in double overtime. While attending Southern, Jones studied mass communications.

Southern Jaguars football College football organization

The Southern Jaguars are the college football team representing the Southern University. The Jaguars play in NCAA Division I Football Championship as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Jaguars started collegiate football in 1916, and played in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference before joining the SWAC in 1934.

The 2013 Southern Jaguars football team represented Southern University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Jaguars were led by first year head coach Dawson Odums, who was made the new head coach he served serving as interim head coach for the final nine games of the previous season. The Jaguars played their home games at Ace W. Mumford Stadium and were a member of the West Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Jaguars finished the season with a 9–4 record, as West Division Champions and with a victory over Jackson State in the SWAC Championship Game.

SWAC Championship Game

The SWAC Championship Game is an American college football game that is held annually on the first Saturday in December by the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) to determine its football champion. The game pits the champion of the Eastern Division against the champion of the Western Division in a game that follows the conclusion of the regular season. From 2015 onward, the winner of the game has represented the SWAC in the Celebration Bowl. Since 2013, Toyota has been the title sponsor and the contest is officially named the Toyota SWAC Football Championship.

Professional career

Due to his Canadian citizenship, Jones was eligible to be drafted by Canadian Football League teams. He was drafted in the third round, 18th overall by the Tiger-Cats in the 2016 CFL Draft and he signed with the team on May 27, 2016. [3] Jones was eased into the league during his rookie season by contributing as a special teamer, returning 6 kickoffs for 98 yards and one punt for 55 yards, as well as catching 2 passes on offense as a depth receiver. During the 2017 season, Jones' use on offense increased, although he was suspended for two games. In his first game back, Jones caught his first professional touchdown pass courtesy of a Jeremiah Masoli pass, and a June Jones challenge to overturn the call from incomplete to complete. [4] The play occurred with Jone's 19-month old son in attendance.

2016 CFL Draft

The 2016 CFL Draft took place on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7:00 PM ET on TSN2 and RDS2. 70 players were chosen from among eligible players from Canadian Universities across the country, as well as Canadian players playing in the NCAA. The draft was expanded to eight rounds, which is the most since there were eight rounds in the 1992 CFL Draft. This draft also featured the most draft selections since 1987 when 72 players were drafted.

Jeremiah Masoli American football quarterback

Jeremiah Taeatafa Masoli is a Canadian football quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at the City College of San Francisco, University of Oregon, and the University of Mississippi. Masoli has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL).

June Jones American football coach and former player

June Sheldon Jones III is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as head coach and general manager of the Houston Roughnecks. Jones was the head football coach at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 1999 to 2007 and was the head football coach at Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2008 to 2014, before resigning on September 8, 2014. Previously, he coached in the National Football League (NFL): a three-year tenure as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 1994 to 1996 and a ten-game stint as interim head coach of the San Diego Chargers in 1998; he also spent 1½ seasons as head coach of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

The 2018 season would be a breakout year for Jones, who developed a chemistry with now full-time starter and the Eastern Division's Most Outstanding Player candidate Masoli. Jones turned 49 catches into 841 yards and three scores, in addition to playing in his first playoff games, catching another touchdown. Jones' contributions were especially important to the Tiger-Cat's postseason goals given the season ending injuries to receivers Brandon Banks, Jalen Saunders, Chris Williams, and Terrence Toliver, as well as first overall draft pick Mark Chapman not reporting to the team. With a head coaching change and the emergence of Most Outstanding Rookie nominee Jaelon Acklin combined with the season ending injury to Masoli in 2019, Jones saw less use, but still provided quality depth for the Division Champion Tiger-cats who set the franchise record for wins in a season. [5]

2018 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season NFL American football season

The 2018 Hamilton Tiger-Cats season was the 61st season for the team in the Canadian Football League and their 69th overall. The Tiger-Cats improved upon their 6–12 record from 2017 and clinched a playoff berth and home playoff date during their bye in week 17 following the Montreal Alouettes' loss to the Calgary Stampeders. After defeating the BC Lions in the East Semi-Final, the Tiger-Cats lost to the Ottawa Redblacks in the East Final. This was the third season under general manager Eric Tillman and first full season under head coach June Jones following his interim role the year before.

Brandon Banks Average football player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Brandon Desean Banks is an American Canadian football wide receiver and return specialist for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Bakersfield College and Kansas State.

Jalen Saunders is a Canadian football wide receiver who plays for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. He was most recently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Saunders has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Chicago Bears. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Career statistics

Receiving Regular season Playoffs
YearTeamGamesRec.YardsAvgLongTDGamesRec.YardsAvgLongTD
2016 HAM 822713.5210Inactive
2017 HAM 142828510.2491Team did not qualify
2018 HAM 184984117.2843267111.8371
2019 HAM 182231914.5590TBD
CFL totals581011,47214.6844267111.8371

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